Description
The Texas Constitution reflects a remarkable historical link to its 19th century origins. Based on a strong skepticism of big government, it purposely fragments and limits state governmental power. Despite its massive page count and numerous amendments, all attempts to rewrite the Texas Constitution have failed. This video demonstrates how the theme of limited government permeates the Texas Constitution, as it identifies factors that have prevented constitutional reform.
Video Focus Points
- How did the authors of the Texas Constitution create a weak government?
- Why have attempts to reform The Texas Constitution failed?
This Google Doc contains 13 questions for students to answer while watching the video.
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